Patriot Coal Corporation, a producer and marketer of coal, has appointed Rashda Buttar as corporate secretary, in addition to her ongoing duties as vice president and associate general counsel. She will continue to report to Joseph Bean, Patriot Senior Vice President of Law & Administration.

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